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A Year of Impact and Memories
For us at the Wisconsin Union, the past year has been one of far-reaching impact and countless memories. We are grateful to each and every one of you who attended an event, visited our buildings, relaxed with us, and supported us in our mission to make lifetime connections on campus. Along the way, we’ve tracked our successes and will share some of those numbers with you here. 2,786 Experiences for a Lifetime The Wisconsin Union sponsored and supported more than 2,786 events this year, which included everything from skiing and snowboarding...
read moreWisconsin Basecamp: Before and After
Incoming freshman have a lot on their minds before starting their first year of college. Preparing to move away from home, anxiety about making new friends, taking challenging classes and more can make the weeks leading up to move-in stressful and nerve-wracking. Luckily, we at the Wisconsin Union have a surefire way to help make the transition easier for incoming freshman. It’s a program put on through Outdoor UW called Wisconsin Basecamp, where a group of incoming freshman take an outdoor trip together – backpacking, rock climbing, or...
read more17 Years, 17 Questions with Mark Guthier, Wisconsin Union Director
Wisconsin Union Director Mark Guthier celebrates 17 years of making the Union a place to learn, grow and have experiences of a lifetime. Coming to Wisconsin from Indiana’s Memorial Union, this Hoosier-turned-Badger, is only the third person to hold the director position at the Union. I sat down with Mark to find out a little more about our director – and to get the scoop on which is the best Babcock Ice Cream flavor! To learn about the best advice Mark has ever received, where he sees the Union’s future, or his favorite Union food, keep...
read moreBehind the Scenes at the Union: Heather Good
For some people, finding a calling in life can provide hard. But, for Heather Good, she knew by the age of nine, after being in a local production of “The Nutcracker”, that she had a love for the performing arts and that she would someday work in the field. She didn’t know where or how, but she knew she had to continue to spread the joy theater brings. Today, Heather serves as the assistant director of administration, outreach and development for the Wisconsin Union Theater in the Wisconsin Union. What exactly does that mean? It means she...
read moreFor UW Staff and Faculty: Expand Benefits, Extend Service through Union Membership
You, our staff and faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, dedicate countless hours to support research, teaching and public service at our incredible university. We, at the Wisconsin Union, are honored to serve a place where so many of you hold classroom discussions, meet with fellow team members, and enjoy leisure time with family and friends. You likely already know that you have some Union benefits as a staff or faculty member, such as access to our art galleries and free film showings and the ability to join the Wisconsin...
read moreThe Wisconsin Union Directorate: A Place to Make an Impact
From making pasta to creating beautiful magazines, the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) and Wisconsin Hoofers have something for everyone. And you can be a part of it! All 10 student-led committees and six incredible student-led clubs are looking for talented, driven students who are passionate about creating programming and making a difference. In this article, we give you a look into three of these clubs and committees. WUD Publications Committee Do you love to write, edit or do graphic design work? Is music, food, fashion or research your...
read moreTaking the Terrace on the Road
This summer, the Wisconsin Union membership team took the Memorial Union Terrace places it had never been for our members and other supporters. In a series of events called “Terrace on the Road”, we recreated the Terrace experience in Minneapolis, Appleton and Milwaukee with some of the elements that make the Terrace so special. On three different days in three different cities, nearly 400 Wisconsin Union members and guests had the chance to relive the magic of the Terrace. We know that members who do not live in or around the Madison area...
read moreLeadership Experiences for a Lifetime with the Jones Leadership Center
Unique and intentional. These two words describe the leadership opportunities the Wisconsin Union’s Willis L. Jones Leadership Center (JLC) aims to provide to the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus and beyond. While people may think of the Union as being a place for everything from outdoor recreation to art, helping students develop leadership skills is one of the most important functions of the Union. At the JLC, Union staff help nurture these skills through networking opportunities, conference scholarships, leadership programs, and a...
read moreThe People behind your Union South Experiences
Photo by Xuefeng Xu. Photo provided by the Wisconsin Union. Have you ever been to a Badger Bash in Union South’s Plaza? Ever enjoyed the sweet, sweet goodness of Babcock Ice Cream at the Daily Scoop in Union South? Pretty great, right? Well, it’s all possible thanks to incredible Wisconsin Union team members dedicated to making your time in our buildings awesome. In this story, you’ll meet some of the people helping make your Union South experiences possible. And they’ll even share some of their words of wisdom for fellow and future student...
read moreYour Chance to Attend a Private Badger Bash Tailgate
Have you ever wanted to experience game day in a totally new way? How about attending a private Badger Bash tailgate at Union South before one of the home football games this season! Enjoy complimentary food and drinks while viewing performances by the UW Marching Band and the UW Spirit Squad in a private space. Take part in the biggest pre-game party in Madison before heading over to Camp Randall to cheer on the Badgers towards a victory! If that sounds like your ideal football Saturday, then let us introduce you to a sweet...
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